General Motors dealers are gearing up to handle a massive new recall that will require them to repair or replace more than 700,000 V-8 engines in the automaker’s biggest pickups and SUVs, including the Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Silverado. More from Headlight.News.
The Chevrolet Silverado is one of the eight models covered by the GM engine recall.
General Motors has announced one of the year’s biggest recalls – and an embarrassing one for the automaker as it involves faulty engines powering some of its biggest and most profitable product lines sold by three of its four U.S. brands.
In all, 721,000 full-size pickups and SUVs will need to have their engines repaired or even replaced due to problems that could cause the engines to seize up and lose power. The problem could, in turn, lead to a crash. So far, more than 28,000 owners have filed complaints concerning the 6.2-liter V-8s built between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024.
According to GM, the company is working with dealers on a plan that would call for inspection of the engines and, if necessary, their repair or replacement.
What went wrong
The GM 6-2-liter V-8 was used in over 721,000 vehicles now facing recall.
GM first became aware of a problem with the 6.2-liter V-8 three years ago and has since launched three internal investigations.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began its own investigation in January, this one covering more than 877,000 GM full-size models. But the recall has narrowed that down to 721,000 SUVs and trucks, 600,000 of those sold in the U.S. Of the 28,102 complaints filed about engine problems, more than half, 14,332 involve the loss of engine power.
The problem is centered around faulty crankshafts, connecting rods and engine-bearings provided by two suppliers: U.S.-based American Axle & Manufacturing, and Mexico’s Questum Macimex. The vehicles impacted by the recalls are produced in various North American assembly plants.
What models does the recall cover?
The Sierra is the best-selling GMC model line.
In all, eight full-size models sold in the U.S. are impacted. They were sold by three of GM’s four North American brands, only Buick not covered by the service action. The covered products all have the automaker’s 6.2-liter V-8:
- Cadillac Escalade: 79,747
- Cadillac Escalade ESV: 46,280
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 107,244
- Chevrolet Suburban: 22,162
- Chevrolet Tahoe: 44,802
- GMC Sierra 1500: 153,630
- GMC Yukon: 82,832
- GMC Yukon XL: 60,933
More Recall News
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- Eighth Cybertruck Recall as Panels Fly Off
- Ram Recalls 1.2M Pickups
What will GM do for owners?
Toyota recently faced a major engine recall, as well.
In the coming weeks, GM will reach out to owners, notifying them to schedule service appointments at their local dealers. Those products covered by the recall will be brought in for inspection, with several possible actions to follow:
- If engines aren’t defective dealers still will replace the oil, using thick 0W-40 to provide greater protection, especially under heavy loads, such as while towing in summer. New oil filters and filler caps will be installed and the owner’s manuals will be amended;
- If an engine fails its inspection, GM plans to install a complete replacement, rather than make repairs.
The automaker expects only a small number of engines will need be replaced. The factory producing the V-8 is set to ramp up production to provide the necessary replacements.
All inspections, repairs and replacements will be made free of cost to owners.
GM isn’t the only automaker that has had a problem with faulty engines lately. Toyota last year announced it would replace roughly 100,000 V-6 engines in its full-size Tundra pickup and Lexus LX SUV due to the risk of unexpected failures.
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